Cruz-ing for a telling off? David Beckham offers son Cruz, seven, a spot of fatherly advice as they watch the football

They were enjoying a boys' day out at the football in celebration of their return to the UK.

But it would seem David Beckham was keen to impart a few words of fatherly advice to his youngest son Cruz, seven, as they saw the footballer's former team Manchester United take on West Ham at Upton Park on Saturday.

The adorable youngster looked as though he might have been a little ticking off from his superstar dad as he took in the match with his elder brothers Romeo, 10, and Brooklyn, 13.

Listen, son: David Beckham seemed keen to impart some words of fatherly advice onto his seven-year-old son, Cruz, as they watched Manchester United take on West Ham on Saturday

Father-son bonding: David and Cruz seemed to be deep in conversation as Brooklyn, 13, concentrated on the game

Leaning in close, the 37-year-old sports star seemed to be offering Cruz a few words of wisdom, as the little one listened intently.

Happy to be back? David Beckham looks thrilled when he is joined by pal James Corden at the footie

Former England captain Becks played his final game with LA Galaxy last month, and may have mixed memories when it comes to West Ham's home ground.

Beckham was singled out by Irons' fans when he visited with United after the World Cup in 1998.

The winger was sent off during England's second round match against Argentina after kicking out at opposing midfielder Diego Simeone.

England went out of the competition on penalties, and Beckham was blamed by many fans for the country's shortcomings that year.

Fan: Beckham and his children cheer on United as they bid to progress to the fourth round of the FA Cup

Guess who he supports? Beckham applauded after Tom Cleverley put the visitors a goal up

Before the match at Upton Park on August 29, 1998, an effigy of Beckham was left hanging outside an East End pub. The match ended 0-0, and the former Real Madrid player was viciously booed upon every touch of the ball.

But United went on to win an unprecedented treble that year, after Beckham and Co lifted the Premier League, the Champions League and the FA Cup under Ferguson's guidance.

Beckham would also redeem himself to England fans in years to come, and was handed the mantle of England captain two years after the World Cup woe. He is now England's second most-capped player, with a remarkable 115 appearances for his country.

Pleased to be back: David Beckham and his kids leave West Ham United Football ground

Derided: Beckham (left) was blamed by a number of England fans for the country's exit from the 1998 World Cup

Remember this? Beckham and Manchester United went on to win the treble in the 1998/99 season